════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════Balios is baeUsername:ZombiePoodle
Mare You'd Like to Use:iShame's mare,
RukaWhat'd You Request?: 1. Balios' frame overo! ;A;
2. A bunch of cute little dapples like Ruka!
3. & I imagine a filly <3
Permission (if not your quid):Directly from the amazing iShame, owner of Ruka <3
iShame wrote: I, iShame, with my birthday magic-ness, give ZombiePoodle, my permission to use one slot of my equid Ruka, with Shadow's Balios to create a foal for ZombiePoodle to own and do what they please with, <3 The slot comes with the hope of them winning, but should they not win, the slot is still thiers to use. <3
Impress Me!:════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════Why I chose Balios:It's hard to explain the what it is about Balios that draws me in. It is a combination of his looks, his characterization, and an overall allure that cannot be ignored.
I loved Balios from the moment I set eyes on him in the WME adoption thread; alas, I did not try out for him, as his competition was not an area that I felt confident competing in. I never imagined that I may have the chance to achieve one of his slots. I never dreamed of the possibilities that might come from his foals -- they seemed too far out of reach. Now, though, they don't seem so far away. After I failed in the first chance, I am offered a blissful second chance at these possibilities.
Balios' looks are only the physical part of his allure. It is what first draws you in, to then experience the mental part. His characterization give a unique starting point for the development of any future foals he may have. To have this starting point is the incentive that urges me on the most to attempt to claim one of Balios' slots.
Why I chose Ruka:(Same as I told iShame, when searching for a mare to use <3)
As soon as I caught word of Balios' slot competition, I knew that I had to enter (even though I rarely, if ever, take part in these kinds of things). But to enter Balios' competition, I had one very big problem -- none of my mares fit what I was looking for in a match for him! I immediately set out, sifting through the 2,000+ WMEs on the adoption page, trying to find a mare that I loved as much as Balios. I saw Ruka -- of course I saw Ruka. But, shy as I am, I refrained from asking. I knew her slots would most likely be closed, and I never ask for closed slots, fearing not only rejection, but also the fact that I might appear disrespectful.
Then, suddenly, iShame posts on the fanclub with the answer I am looking for! Perhaps it was silly of me, but I almost thought it a dream -- two of my favorite equids, both with (possibly) open slots!
Ruka is one of my favorite equids (her base, especially,
is to die for). She was created by CookieRabbit, who is not only one of my favorite WME (guest)artists, but the creator of Balios, another of my favorite equids (who is also
to die for), as well. Also, perhaps most important, she has such an interesting and complex characterization that it would be an absolute joy to develop the characterization of her foal.
Why I paired Balios with Ruka:In conclusion, both equids mentioned are some of my favorites. They both have beautiful designs, and both of their personalities consist of unique ideas. If paired together to make a foal, I can imagine so many possibilities for that foal. To have a foal from these two is like a sort of challenge -- here are two amazingly unique and interesting equids, it is now my goal to create an equally unique and interesting foal, derived from each of them!
Choice of breeding artist:My first choice of breeding artist for this pair would most likely be Kita. This is due to reasons such as accessibility (she is open quite often), skill (I lied - all of the artists have this), and style (I feel like her style matches well with Balios' overo and Ruka's dapples).
My next choices would be Copper and Ghost.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════Possible foal names:- Full Name: Selkie
Meaning: "A mythical creature that resembles a seal in the water but assumes human form on land."
Derived from a word meaning "seal".
- Full Name: Farah
Meaning: "Traveler"
- Full Name: Yasmin
Meaning: The name of a flower.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════Foal's personality:With a wild soul, not unlike that of her sire, this foal is not one to be tamed. It is this un-tamable nature that leads to her decision to run away from home instead of let herself be restricted to one place. Away from the influence of a mother or a father, this foal becomes rebellious against any authority but her own. She is not used to anyone else telling her what to do, which leads her into a lot of trouble. Often getting herself into precarious situations, she shows her independence by quickly becoming more adept when confronted with problems. Though perhaps not the smartest in terms of average intellect, she is creative, and her cleverness is an asset that she uses well to adapt to new situations. Her heart holds so much love for the wilderness, that she has little room to spare for close relationships. If asked herself, she would say that she is simply searching for someone to share her roaming life with her. In reality, it is her fear of being tied down to someone or someplace that keeps her heart hidden away. She fears what would happen if she were asked to pick a compromise between two things she loves; that she might lose one if she picks the other. Her life can get a bit lonesome at times, with very little companionship, and none that is constant. One thing that never fails to make her incredibly happy, whatever the situation, is birds. No matter the type of bird, this foal is captivated by them. This is because she views them as being one of the most wild animals of all, and she admires that about them; for what greater accomplishment is there than to be wild?
Brief personality:If I had to describe the foal in one word, that word would probably be "unconventional".
Quote:"The wind is a friend to the birds, lifting their wings to aid their flight. I want to be a friend of the wind; I want to fly with the birds."
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